Yorick optimized runes, matchups, and tips for top lane in patch 14.23.

Best Rune Setup Primary: Precision

• Conqueror (49.3% win rate)
• Presence of Mind
• Legend: Alacrity
• Coup de Grace

Secondary: Resolve

• Demolish
• Second Wind

Counters and Strong Matchups

Weak Against:

• Olaf (32.0% WR)
• Gwen (32.6% WR)
• Cassiopeia (35.7% WR)
• Aurora (37.5% WR)
• Shen (37.7% WR)
• Yasuo (38.2% WR)

Strong Against:

• Kled (75.0% WR)
• Vladimir (70.8% WR)
• Poppy (68.2% WR)
• Smolder (66.0% WR)
• Sylas (61.5% WR)
• Rumble (60.9% WR)

Best Jungle Synergies

• Lee Sin (57.9% WR)
• Graves (50.5% WR)
• Viego (45.4% WR)

Essential Tips

1. Prioritize split pushing with Ultimate (R) to take towers
2. Play defensively pre-6, keeping minion waves near your tower
3. Conserve mana by primarily using Q for trades
4. Avoid teamfights unless you're confident in winning, especially without R
5. Focus on farming and scaling until your power spikes

This rune setup and strategy has a 49.3% win rate with a 44.5% pick rate across 1,398 analyzed matches.

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